Chris is a 2010 graduate of St. Dominic High School, where he was named All-League his senior year, after leading the league in ERA. He graduated with High Honors and was a member of the Honor Society. He is the son of Peter Dragone.

Senior year...Had 13 appearances with a 2-0 record and a team-best 1.29 ERA...Allowed only five earned runs and walked seven batters in 35 innings pitched.

Junior year...Appeared in 12 games (19.1 IP)...Posted a 1.86 ERA with a 2-1 record.

Sophomore year...Appeared in 14 games (25 IP) and posted a 2-1 mark with 16 K's.

Freshman year...In 12 appearances, finished the year with a 2.63 ERA. Over 27.1 innings, allowed just four extra-base hits.